Sabres vs. Kraken Prediction: Seattle Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [1/20/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Monday's Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken matchup.

Buffalo Sabres-Seattle Kraken Predictions and Game Preview.
Climate Pledge Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and Seattle Kraken this Monday.

NHL action continues on Monday at 4:00PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres square off with the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Kraken as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Buffalo-Seattle game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Kraken are likely to win, with a probability of 52%, compared to the Sabres' 48%."

For a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Kraken predictions page.

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Sabres vs. Kraken Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Monday's action between the Kraken and Sabres at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to begin at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Sabres vs. Kraken matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Buffalo vs. Seattle picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Sabres vs. Kraken Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Sabres and Kraken 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Kraken a 52% chance of beating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.

Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 8:15PM, Jan 20
Moneyline
Over / Under
Puck Line
Sabres
Win %
48%
52%
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Kraken
Sabres BUF
Win %
48%
52%
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Sabres vs. Kraken Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Sabres Kraken
Puck Line +1.5 (-245) -1.5 (+200)
Moneyline +105 -120
Total o5.5 (-115) u5.5 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Sabres vs. Kraken Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Kraken matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

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Sabres vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Kraken?

According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Kraken.

Our projections give Thompson a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Sabres star is a 35.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson 7.4%
Jason Zucker 5.1%
Jiri Kulich 4.9%

Seattle Kraken

Player First Goal Probability
Matty Beniers 5.9%
Jared McCann 5.6%
Jaden Schwartz 5.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson 35.1%
Jason Zucker 27.9%
Jiri Kulich 26.8%

Seattle Kraken

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Matty Beniers 29.6%
Jared McCann 29.3%
Jaden Schwartz 27.1%

Conclusion

We predict the Kraken, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Monday.

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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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